21 February 2024

Minnesota bans Marmorkrebs

Map highlighting Minnesota in US.
Minnesota has become the latest North American jurisdiction to ban Marmorkrebs. Effective yesterday (20 February 2024):

It is unlawful to possess, import, purchase, transport or introduce prohibited invasive species, except under a DNR-issued permit for disposal, decontamination, control, research or education.

External links

News release: Minnesota DNR classifies 13 invasive plants, animals as prohibited – Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

13 new 'high-risk' invasive species prohibited in MinnesotaBring Me the News

Minnesota DNR Classifies 13 Invasive Plants + Animals As Prohibited – KFRO